How far is Portage, IN from Ripley, IN?
The driving distance from Portage, IN to Ripley, IN is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in LaPorte County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Ripley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Ripley.
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Start on Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road
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Turn left
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 49 South: Valparaiso
2031 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Plymouth
1548 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
21.6 mi · 28 min · East Morthland Drive
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Take the exit slight right
949 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
740 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto North 400 East
6.2 mi · 9 min · North 400 East
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Continue on North Heaton Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Heaton Street
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Continue on South 400 E
3.9 mi · 5 min · South 400 E
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Continue on S 400 E
1.4 mi · 2 min · S 400 E
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Continue on South 400 East
6.6 mi · 10 min · South 400 East
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Turn right onto West 350 N
1 mi · 4 min · West 350 N
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Turn left onto N 100 W
2659 ft · 2 min · N 100 W
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Turn right onto 300 N
2 mi · 8 min · 300 N
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Continue on 300 W
596 ft · 26 sec · 300 W
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 300 W
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Ripley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Morthland Drive
Merge slight left onto East Morthland Drive
21.6 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Mostly Sunny near Ripley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Ripley?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Portage and 30.8 miles from Ripley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.06 one way or $16.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Ripley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portage and Mostly Sunny near Ripley.
Stop Ideas Near Hanna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hanna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 42.36 mi (68.17 km).
#1 Portage
The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.
| Population | 90,543 |
| Coordinates | 41.5758700, -87.1761500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ripley
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 972 |
| Coordinates | 41.1006000, -86.6602900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ripley (-86.66029, 41.1006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.72 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $10.52 | $21.03 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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